List of dam removals in Washington, D.C.

This is a list of dams in Washington, D.C. that have been removed as physical impediments to free-flowing rivers or streams.

Completed removals

Dam[1] Height Year removed Location Watercourse Watershed
Millrace Dam 18 ft (5.5 m) Washington Rock Creek Potomac River
Ford Dam #3 1991 Washington
Unnamed Ford #2[2] 3 ft (0.91 m) 2003 Washington
Unnamed Ford #1[2] 3 ft (0.91 m) 2004 Washington

See also

References

  1. ^ Rivers, American (February 13, 2023). "American Rivers Dam Removal Database". Figshare. American Rivers. doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5234068.v10. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Removing Barriers to Restore Fish Populations" (PDF). The Current. Greater Washington National Parks. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
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